Discounted Combat Games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated combat games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free combat games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Beyond The Wire
Set in the muddy trenches of WW1, Beyond The Wire is a 50v50 multiplayer FPS that immerses players in the desperate & brutal circumstances of the Great War. Featuring an arsenal of historic weapons, ten massive maps, ten playable factions, era-specific tanks, & a brutal melee combat system.
SD GUNDAM BATTLE ALLIANCE
SD Gundam Battle Alliance is a multiplayer Gundam action RPG where you can smash foes solo or with friends in thrilling mechanized combat. Acquire new mobile suits, power them up, and take them into battle in various missions!
Midnight Fight Express
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Skinwalker Hunt
Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.
Thymesia
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Rollerdrome
Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.
Regiments
Regiments is a Real-Time Tactics game set in Germany 1989. The Cold War has gone hot, and the inferno is raging. Lead your Regiment through the fires of conflict and the fog of war. Break through the lines, call in artillery, maneuver, feign retreats, stage defenses, counter-attack. Do not relent.
Fashion Police Squad
Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!
Hard West 2
Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.
Autonauts vs Piratebots
Create, automate and defend an impenetrable base. Assemble and command a Bot army to combat an entire Piratebot invasion. Build, program and battle your way through five different zones.
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG.
Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie!
Necrosmith
A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb.
Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition
Oddworld: Soulstorm is the explosive second game in a brand new Oddworld Quintology that tells the continuing story of Abe and his comrades as they discover further crimes against Mudokonkind and look for the spark that will ignite a revolution.
Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
Final Vendetta
Final Vendetta is a hard-hitting action packed beat ‘em up in the vein of classic arcade titles. Featuring stunning pixel art and a thumping soundtrack with exclusive tracks from Utah Saints! Brawl with bad dudes and tough girls as you fight through dangerous environments.
Frozenheim
Lead your Viking clan onto unknown shores and carve out a future for your people in the fjords of Frozenheim. Gather resources, expand, and watch your settlement grow to a bustling town that will withstand the harshness of winter and wrath of other clans.
Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.
Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet!
Soda Crisis
Soda Crisis is a fast-paced side-scrolling shooter game. You play a mysterious character of unknown origin, equipped with advanced high-tech gears and fierce combating skills - definitely the chosen one for this rescue mission!
Vox Machinae
Strap yourself into the cockpit of a robot seven times taller than a Tyrannosaurus Rex and prepare to do battle in Vox Machinae: the ultimate giant robot combat action-simulator for both VR and standard screens.
Source of Madness
Source of Madness is a side-scrolling dark action roguelite set in a twisted Lovecraftian inspired world powered by procedural generation and AI machine learning. Take on the role of a new Acolyte as they embark on a nightmarish odyssey.
Most played combat games on Steam
Take a look at the top combat games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of June 16th 2025.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played combat game, thanks to its 44,215 peak concurrent players over the last day.
6.4
484,469
272,617
44,215
players
2. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a horror, team-based and combat game developed and published by Fatshark. Released on November 30th 2022 has received 112,960 reviews of which 80,268 were positive and 32,692 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. While seeing 7,414 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among combat games based on player count.
7.0
80,268
32,692
7,414
players
3. Lords of the Fallen
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like, exploration and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 42,133 reviews of which 27,969 were positive and 14,164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While seeing 955 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among combat games based on player count.
6.6
27,969
14,164
955
players
4. No Rest for the Wicked
From Moon Studios, the award-winning developers of Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps comes No Rest for the Wicked, a visceral, precision Action RPG set to reinvent the genre. No Rest for the Wicked is a early access, open world and souls-like game developed and published by Moon Studios GmbH. Released on April 18th 2024 has received 50,533 reviews of which 39,563 were positive and 10,970 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. With 669 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played combat games.
7.7
39,563
10,970
669
players
5. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 19,349 reviews of which 12,158 were positive and 7,191 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. With 565 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played combat games.
6.2
12,158
7,191
565
players
6. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you. Caliber is a multiplayer, free to play and combat game developed by 1C Game Studios and published by FOR-GAMES CR LTD. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 20,618 reviews of which 15,691 were positive and 4,927 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 390 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played combat games.
7.5
15,691
4,927
390
players
7. Blasphemous 2
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. Blasphemous 2 is a combat, fantasy and metroidvania game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 1,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 379 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played combat games.
8.9
13,000
1,237
379
players
8. VTOL VR
VTOL VR is a near-futuristic combat flight game built for Virtual Reality. Pilot advanced multi-role jets, using your hands to flip switches, press buttons, and manipulate the virtual flight controls. VTOL VR is a flight, vr and simulation game developed and published by Boundless Dynamics and LLC. Released on August 03rd 2017 has received 19,368 reviews of which 18,999 were positive and 369 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.6 out of 10. With 300 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played combat games.
9.6
18,999
369
300
players
9. AI LIMIT
In the distant future when civilization is on the verge of extinction, people follow the legend of the Elysium in the last city, Havenswell. In this post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi ARPG, you will play as Arrisa, a Blader with immortality, and explore the city ruin to find the hope of a new life. AI LIMIT is a souls-like, female protagonist and anime game developed by Sense Games and published by CE-Asia. Released on March 27th 2025 has received 22,025 reviews of which 20,512 were positive and 1,513 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. With 204 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played combat games.
9.1
20,512
1,513
204
players
10. Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition
Assassin's Creed™ is the next-gen game developed by Ubisoft Montreal that redefines the action genre. While other games claim to be next-gen with impressive graphics and physics, Assassin's Creed merges technology, game design, theme and emotions into a world where you instigate chaos and become a vulnerable, yet powerful, agent of... Assassin's Creed™: Director's Cut Edition is a action, combat and stealth game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. Released on April 09th 2008 has received 21,897 reviews of which 17,822 were positive and 4,075 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 120 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played combat games.
8.0
17,822
4,075
120
players
Best deals on combat games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of combat games available on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted combat games.
1. Lords of the Fallen
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The definitive Version 2.0 out now: features Shared Progression Co-op & Free Friend’s Pass. Lords of the Fallen is a souls-like, exploration and combat game developed and published by CI Games. Released on October 13th 2023 has received 42,133 reviews of which 27,969 were positive and 14,164 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 99% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for combat category.
6.6
27,969
14,164
-99%
59.99€
0.84€
2. The Legend of Tianding
The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century. The Legend of Tianding is a adventure, controller and rpg game developed by Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation and Neon Doctrine and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on November 01st 2021 has received 3,967 reviews of which 3,743 were positive and 224 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in combat games.
9.1
3,743
224
-98%
19.99€
0.45€
3. The Falconeer
Soar through the skies aboard a majestic warbird, explore a stunning oceanic world and engage in epic aerial dogfights, in this BAFTA-nominated air combat game from solo developer, Tomas Sala. The Falconeer is a combat, open world and dragons game developed by Tomas Sala and published by Wired Productions. Released on November 10th 2020 has received 478 reviews of which 367 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 98% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in combat games.
7.3
367
111
-98%
19.99€
0.58€
4. SPRAWL
SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within. SPRAWL is a controller, sci-fi and combat game developed by MAETH and published by Rogue Games and Inc.. Released on August 23rd 2023 has received 2,059 reviews of which 1,806 were positive and 253 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 96% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for combat games.
8.4
1,806
253
-96%
14.79€
0.72€
5. Plunder Panic
Chaotic Party Arr-cade Action for up to 12 players! Be the first to plunder all the treasure, sink the enemy ship, or defeat their captain. Featuring local & online play, crossplay, 18 stages, 30+ modify-arrs, and a single-player campaign! Plunder Panic is a online co-op, indie and combat game developed and published by Will Winn Games. Released on September 16th 2022 has received 607 reviews of which 510 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 95% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.9
510
97
-95%
9.75€
0.52€
6. Midnight Ghost Hunt
The chaotic multiplayer hide-and-seek game. Possess seemingly harmless objects as Ghosts or chase them down as Hunters before the clock strikes midnight! Midnight Ghost Hunt is a multiplayer, combat and team-based game developed by Vaulted Sky Games and published by Coffee Stain Publishing. Released on March 21st 2024 has received 7,439 reviews of which 5,712 were positive and 1,727 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 94% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.5
5,712
1,727
-94%
19.99€
1.20€
7. Stray Blade
Stray Blade is an action-adventure where you play a rogue Adventurer exploring the ancient Valley of Acrea with your companion, the Xhinnon wolf Boji. Unveil the history of the forgotten valley and master the powers of the three Acrean Metals to restore balance to this war-torn land. Stray Blade is a combat, action-adventure and exploration game developed by Point Blank Games and published by 505 Games. Released on April 20th 2023 has received 486 reviews of which 358 were positive and 128 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for combat games.
7
358
128
-91%
19.99€
1.98€
8. Blasphemous 2
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. Blasphemous 2 is a combat, fantasy and metroidvania game developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 14,237 reviews of which 13,000 were positive and 1,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for combat games.
8.9
13,000
1,237
-90%
29.99€
3.06€
9. The Tarnishing of Juxtia
As the final creation of the Goddess, Juxtia, journey through the ruins of two divine kingdoms, overrun by the Tarnishing. Challenging combat, a hauntingly beautiful score, and a sinister narrative work in unison to make The Tarnishing of Juxtia an unforgettable 2D dark fantasy action RPG. The Tarnishing of Juxtia is a action, rpg and souls-like game developed by Actual Nerds and published by Mastiff and Neverland Entertainment. Released on July 26th 2022 has received 579 reviews of which 396 were positive and 183 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 89% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for combat games.
6.6
396
183
-89%
22.69€
2.59€
10. Kao the Kangaroo
Inspired by the golden age of 3D Platformers, Kao The Kangaroo returns in a whole new adventure! Embark on an epic journey, master magical gloves, explore lush environments and take Kao through his most grand tale yet! Kao the Kangaroo is a 3d platformer, action and action-adventure game developed and published by Tate Multimedia. Released on May 27th 2022 has received 937 reviews of which 753 were positive and 184 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 86% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for combat games.
7.7
753
184
-86%
29.99€
4.46€
Free combat games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play combat games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on June 16th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play combat games.
1. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a free to play, simulation and vehicular combat game developed by Gaijin Entertainment and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 44,215 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free combat games on Steam.
6.4
484,469
272,617
44,215
players
2. Caliber
Caliber is a team-based online shooter focused on special forces units from all over the world. More than 70 operators with unique abilities and weapons as well as various game modes and maps are waiting for you. Caliber is a multiplayer, free to play and combat game developed by 1C Game Studios and published by FOR-GAMES CR LTD. Released on April 12th 2023 has received 20,618 reviews of which 15,691 were positive and 4,927 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 390, this combat game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free combat games on Steam.
7.5
15,691
4,927
390
players
3. FISHGUN
FISHGUN is a chaotic fish-person shooter where you feed your sentient gun random upgrades to defeat hordes of evil fruit. FISHGUN is a action, fps and shooter game developed and published by FISHGUNNERS. Released on July 05th 2023 has received 388 reviews of which 375 were positive and 13 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.9
375
13
3
players
4. The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin-
The heroic penguin pulled the legendary club from the rock. pass the ordeal! Revenge on humans! Save Antarctica in crisis! The Penguin Game2 : Lies of Penguin is an action game made with a deep impression of the soul-like genre. Challenge a total of 7 types of boss battles! The PenguinGame 2 -Lies of Penguin- is a action, souls-like and combat game developed and published by Reno Games. Released on August 01st 2023 has received 682 reviews of which 611 were positive and 71 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.4
611
71
1
players
5. Ruins of Albion
Explore the procedurally generated world and test your skills in a fast-paced combat combining ranged and melee attacks. Defeat a variety of different enemies and bosses, fight in the arena, collect upgrades and unlock different arrow and trap abilities in this small rogue-like action-adventure. Ruins of Albion is a action roguelike, dungeon crawler and combat game developed by The Caecus and published by Team Caecus. Released on September 15th 2021 has received 302 reviews of which 263 were positive and 39 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free combat games on Steam.
8.0
263
39